Northern Bayberry
Myrica pensylvanica
Myricaceae
Other names
Candleberry, Swamp Candleberry
Growth habit
Shrub
Perennation
Long-lived polycarpic perennial
Native distribution
Nova Sc. to FL and AL
Location
Source of plant
Plantasia, Horticultural Associates, Weston Nurseries, Princeton Nurseries, Moses Nurseries, Edgewood Nursery, McGuire Gardens
Description
Plants range from 5'-12' in height, suckering and developing large colonies. Habit is upright-rounded, foliage is deciduous to semi-evergreen and dense, deep lustrous green, aromatic when crushed; fall color is absent; monoecious although can occasionally be dioecious, flowers not showy, opening before the leaves; fruit about 1/5" across, profuse, grayish, usually covering the stems of female plants.
USDA Hardiness Zone
2
Special characteristics
environmental stress resistance, winter interest